Healing Old Wounds: How Grief Can Reopen the Past and What to Do About It

Grief is an intense and personal experience, often bringing forward more than just the pain of a recent loss. For many, grief can reopen old wounds—emotional scars from past experiences like betrayal, neglect, or unresolved trauma. These past hurts can magnify the pain of your current grief, creating an overwhelming emotional landscape that feels impossible … Read more

How Death Forces Us Into Survival Mode: Understanding How Loss is Stored in the Body

Death is an inevitable part of life, yet when it touches us personally, it can feel like the ground has shifted beneath our feet. The profound sense of loss that accompanies death can throw us into an intense emotional response commonly referred to as “survival mode.” But what does it mean to be in survival … Read more